Orestes (Ὀρέστης) was the character in Greek myths and legends. His father was Agamemnon, his mother was Clytemnestra.
Orestes killed his mother Clytemnestra, because she killed his father Agamemnon. Apollo ordered this to him. After this Orestes became a king of Mycenae.
He met many gods and goddesses.
He had several siblings.
Orestes married Hermione. They had children.
There are paintings and statues about this character.
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